Luisetta Vest

This oversized vest is reminiscent of vintage, thrifted finds and features simple pullover styling designed to pair with your favorite button-up shirts, dresses, and skirts.

The v-neck is flattering and classic, and the body of the vest is highlighted in an easy diamond cable pattern. The diamonds form frames for wool embroidery that celebrates a variety of spring and summer flowers inspired by my garden.

MATERIALS
Yarn Harrisville Designs Highland (100% wool; 200 yd [183 m]/100 g; worsted); Sand (MC) 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 7) hanks. Embroidery: Harrisville Designs Shetland (100% wool; 217 yd [198 m]/50 g; fingering); various colors, 10 yds each.

Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 40–60" circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Removable markers (m); stitch holder or scrap yarn; cable needle (cn) optional; tapestry needle; large-eye embroidery needle; wash-away embroidery stabilizer; sewing thread and needle for basting stabilizer.

Gauge 15 sts and 23 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in Diamond Cable Patt on larger needles.

Finished Size 44¾ (48, 51¼, 57½, 60¾) (64, 67¼, 70½, 76¾)" (114 [122, 130, 146.5, 154.5] [162.5, 171, 179, 195 cm]) chest circumference; meant to fit with 8–10" (20–25 cm) positive ease. Vest shown measures 44¾", worn with 10" positive ease.

Hannah Thiessen Howard is the writer of Slow Knitting and Seasonal Slow Knitting, books dedicated to celebrating the wholeness of satisfaction when working with yarns that have stories behind their fibers. She is also the owner and editor of By Hand Serial, a publication that explores travel destinations through the eyes of local crafters. When not working her day job managing communications for an angel investment fund, Hannah loves sharing her knowledge and experience with the fiber industry, supporting small businesses, and uplifting the work of other creatives. She watercolor paints, designs, and writes in her home studio in Tennessee with her husband and extremely pampered cats.

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